GULF STREAM EXPLORER 2002: TIRES:SIDEWALL
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2000-08-14 - 2001-04-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V171000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-06-07 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-05-24 | Date Added to Database: 2001-06-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01S18 | ||
| Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 52000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
OVER TIME, THE TIRE COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND, IF ANY SLICES ARE FOUND, THE CUT TIRES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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